Lauren Goodger has hit back at claims she has rekindled her love with bad boy jailbird Joey Morrisson to deem them absolute rubbish.

Fans were concerned that the 32-year-old former reality star had got back with her 33-year-old ex after reports suggested they spend a night of passion together.

Rumours arose last week when Lauren uploaded - but then quickly deleted - a snap of herself at a house party with Joey.

The pair endured a high profile relationship while he served time on the inside after meeting over the phone and embarking on a two year romance.

Lauren Goodger has lashed out at claims she back with bad boy ex-boyfriend Joey Morrisson (Image: Lauren Goodger/Instagram)

But friends of Lauren had grown concerned that she might fall back into the arms of the ex-con - and the party photo all but confirmed they were together romantically again, for some fans.

Now a source close to Lauren has rubbished the idea that they are together again, telling OK! Magazine: “Of course she didn't spend the night with Joey! People just think that because they were at the same house party but they’re just in similar circles.”

They continued: “Lauren’s been out partying with Joey and their mates hundreds of times since he’s been out of prison.”

The source goes on to insist and repeat that the pari are only friends - but, contradictorily, say “Joey keeps in contact with her because she’s a family friend,” before adding: “they don’t really speak at all.”

Lauren Goodger's jailbird ex Joey Morrisson was released from jail last year after serving nine years of 16 year sentence (Image: makeupby__cj/Instagram)

Lauren shared video form a house party showing she was spending time with her ex (Image: Lauren Goodger/Instagram)

Meanwhile, Closer magazine has suggested friends are worried of a reconciliation between the pair.

“Lauren’s number-one goal is to have the picture-perfect family. During her relationship with Joey, she felt so sure marriage an children were in their future,” a source told the mag.

“She doesn’t want a baby with just anyone, and would prefer it be with someone she cares about and feels would be a good dad.

“But her friends don’t want her baby dream to make her fall back into Joey’s arms. They fear she doesn’t have the strength or self-worth to believe she can do any better,” the source added.